Fmcg Buyer

Matric (a diploma in Purchasing Supply Chain or Logistics will be an advantage).A minimum of 5 years' experience in the FMCG supply chain and with a buying backgroundFast mover and energetic personalityStrong buying skills in the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sectorOutstanding people and communication skillsMinimum of 5 years experience as a buyer in FMCGDemonstrably committed, hardworking, and drivenResponsibilities:Inventory purchasing, management, and control.Effective purchasing occurs through mandated budgets.Monitor the rate of sale per item and take corrective action where applicable.Ensure timely processing of claims and other admin tasks.Ensure positive working relationships with suppliers and internal staff.Keeping abreast of competitors and the new products on the market.Developing an effective and accurate system or process for monitoring purchase ordersDelivering a weekly purchase order report to supervisors that indicates the invoice number for all closed orders.Working within the management team to ensure that all deliveries satisfy the assigned orders and report any backordered or missing products.Assisting the Supply Chain Manager with maintaining inventory levels and materials on a regular basisEffectively communicating with the management team to ensure all orders are accurate.Selecting and ordering products based on contractual agreements with suppliers or manufacturersWorking with supply chain managers and inventory management to maintain proper inventory levels and report any issues (reporting any issues with suppliers, logistics, or products to the supervisor.).
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